Downtown Riverfront in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Hutchinson Building

Historic Site

— Shreveport —

Hutchinson Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

1. Hutchinson Building Marker

Inscription. Built 1910 to house Hutchinson Bros. Department Store. Has exceptional terra cotta detaining on front. Original plans called for a four story building, but was increased to six by contractor, who failed to meet deadline for completion.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 32° 30.768′ N, 93° 44.996′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Downtown Riverfront. It is at the intersection of Texas Street (U.S. 79/80) and Marshall Street, on the right when traveling west on Texas Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shreveport LA 71101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (a few steps from this marker); Caddo Parish Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Shreve Memorial Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown YMCA (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chamber Plaza (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Chamber Plaza (about 500 feet away); CNB Building (about 500 feet away); The Pardon (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Last Confederate Flag

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(was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

2. Hutchinson Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 971 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.